It is rare for any tourist to be able to visit all the tourist attractions in Bac Lieu in one trip

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It is rare for any tourist to be able to visit all the tourist attractions in Bac Lieu in one trip

A round back to Bac Lieu, the West to discover all the works and beautiful scenery of the land of ethnic Kinh – Hoa – Khmer culture.

The Western region of the river has always been a place to attract tourists from near and far mainly because of its charming scenery, many works and relics bearing cultural values ​​, and a list of specialties that can’t be eaten all the time. Visiting the famous Bac Lieu province, you will be rewarded with the fresh space of the natural bird garden, longan garden, and mangrove forest, fascinated by the thrilling anecdotes of Prince Bac Lieu, musician Cao Van Floor… and dozens of unique architectural works.

Bac Lieu has a temperate climate, it is beautiful in any season. In particular, the full moon of October will take place Ok Om Bok festival, one of the three biggest festivals of the year of the Khmer.

Move

From the center of Ho Chi Minh City to Bac Lieu takes about 6 hours by car. If you take a bus, you can choose bus operators such as Phuong Trang, Hoang Yen, Kim Yen… the fare is about 210,000 VND.

If you go by plane, you will have to land at Can Tho airport and take a bus to Bac Lieu via airlines such as Phuong Trang, Tuan Hung, Vu Linh… with a ticket price of 80,000 – 100,000 VND and an extra 2 hours. .

Vist location

House of the Prince of Bac Lieu

Talking about Bac Lieu, people often mention many anecdotes about Ba Huy (Bac Lieu’s son), famous for having a good time. Bac Lieu’s son’s house with superficial architecture, this is the largest house in the ancient Western provinces. The Prince’s House in Bac Lieu is currently located at 13 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 3, Bac Lieu City.

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The house has luxurious Western architecture, known by the people here as “the big house”. This villa was designed by a French engineer, so most of the building materials were brought from Paris. Many details, materials, and furniture in the house are imported from France, the construction details are stamped with the letter P to show the origin. Visitors will be captivated by the meticulous and delicate design lines along with the shimmering yellow lights that create a cozy feeling. The architectural and artistic values ​​of this work are not “outdated” compared to the times, but on the contrary, become more precious and appreciated.

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Cao Van Lau Theater

This is a theater project named after the late musician and author of Da Co Hoai Lang – Cao Van Lau. The theater is located in the area of ​​Hung Vuong square, Bac Lieu city. The project owns a record of three largest conical hats in Vietnam, attracting a lot of attention from a large number of people as well as tourists. Bac Lieu is known as the cradle of the form of Don Ca Tai Tu – Cai Luong, the birth of Cao Van Lau Theater serves as a reminder for the next generations to preserve and promote the precious values ​​that people have to cherish. old left. The image of three conical hats is a typical symbol of the theater project, associated with the lives of the people of the South in particular and the Vietnamese people in general. This image symbolizes the unity of the three ethnic groups Kinh, Khmer and Hoa in Bac Lieu. More broadly, this is also understood as the cohesion of the three regions of North, Central and South.

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Bac Lieu wind power field

The blower field is about 20km from the city center, from Bac Lieu city along Cao Van Lau road towards the sea, in Dong A hamlet, Vinh Trach Dong commune, is Bac Lieu wind power plant. This is the first wind power project in Vietnam, built in 2010. Currently, there are 62 towers and turbines, each turbine is about 80m high and the propeller is 42m long. Here, visitors can admire the beauty of giant wind turbines towering in the sky. With a beautiful scenery no different from Europe, this place has quickly become a tourist destination attracting a large number of tourists, especially young people who come to take pictures of “virtual living”. The wind power field is located in the area bordering the sea, so the wind is very strong, so it is best to go from 6 am to 9 am or 15 pm.

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Vinh Hung Ancient Tower

Vinh Hung ancient tower is located in Trung Hung 1B hamlet, Vinh Hung A commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province. You should definitely visit Vinh Hung Ancient Tower when returning to Bac Lieu. This is the oldest Khmer architecture recognized as a national architectural and artistic monument. From the city center you can follow Cau Sap – Vinh Hung turn left 2km to reach the tower. Coming to the ancient tower, visitors can admire a monumental work in the past, know about the famous Oc Eo culture and have extremely unique photos.

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Xiem Can Temple

Bac Lieu is a land with a unique system of monuments, culture, religious architecture and traditional festivals of the three ethnic groups Kinh – Hoa – Khmer. Therefore, it is impossible not to mention Xiem Can Pagoda – one of the largest and most splendid Khmer temples in the South. The pagoda is located about 7km from the center of Bac Lieu city to the East, located in Bien Dong B hamlet, Vinh Thanh Dong commune.

Although not the oldest Khmer temple, Xiem Can Pagoda is always visited by many tourists. This temple has majesty and beautiful architecture that leaves an unforgettable impression. What distinguishes Khmer pagodas from other ordinary pagodas is the sophistication in each wall, roof and pillar. The image of the pagoda appears in striking yellow, surrounded by a solidly built fence with many impressive patterns. If you come on major festivals such as Ok Om bok, Chol Chnam Thmay Festival, Don Ta festival, you will see Siam Can Pagoda being more splendidly decorated with a bustling atmosphere with singing, dancing, etc.

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Source: Hanh Hanh, Nguyen Thanh Tinh, Doan Hong Minh

Temple of Ghositaram

Ghositaram Pagoda is one of the tourist attractions in Bac Lieu that most clearly shows the Buddhist culture and beliefs of the Khmer people in the South. Ghositaram Pagoda is located in Cu Lao hamlet, Hung Hoi commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province. This place is like a “fine art museum” showing the talents of Khmer artisans.

In front of the temple gate, there is a row of tall jaggery, a familiar image of the western part of the river. The interior of the temple is decorated with colorful paintings, elaborate motifs are meticulously carved. The patterns and reliefs are decorated with lotus-shaped motifs and gentle and elegant curves. Between the pillars are carved many reliefs depicting the stories of the Buddha’s life and Buddhist teachings. It is known that the entire decorative motifs and patterns of the entire temple took 4 years to complete by artisans. On important festivals of the Khmer community such as Dolta ceremony, Offering Y, … Ghositaram temple attracts a large number of tourists to attend.

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Source: Yen Tracy, @baoohoang, Hanh Hanh, @huynhlevophi, Nguyen Hoan Hao

Bac Lieu ancient longan garden

Located in the area of ​​2 communes Hiep Thanh and Vinh Trach Dong in Bac Lieu city, is a unique ancient longan garden of the Mekong Delta. This place gathers hundreds of longan trees with a lifespan of hundreds of years and still produces sweet fruit. The rows of big and old trees with stumps bigger than 2 people can’t hold, wide and cool foliage, will bring you an extremely relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.

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Photo: thamhiemmekong

In addition, there are other attractions here are Cao Van Lau musician memorial area, Bac Lieu bird garden, Bac Lieu cool house tourist area, Bac Lieu salt field, Quan Am Phat Dai area, and Hung Thien pagoda. , Giac Hoa Pagoda, Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Tac Say Church…

Specialty dish

Thanks to the cultural interference between the 3 ethnic groups Kinh – Hoa – Khmer, the cuisine here is extremely diverse and special. The dishes are both rustic and rustic, with investment and creativity in the recipe. If you are a “food tour” addict when traveling, definitely do not miss the following dishes.

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Hotpot with fish sauce and coconut silkworm cake

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Pancakes and noodle soup

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Stir-fried vermicelli with grilled spring rolls and radish cake

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Date palm and three notches

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Goby fish cooked with vinegar and spicy vermicelli

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